How severe is CVE-2014-8244?

CVE-2014-8244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-8244 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8244?

CVE-2014-8244 primarily affects Linksys Ea3500 Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8244?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-8244 published?

CVE-2014-8244 was published on 2014-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8244

CVE-2014-8244 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linksys Ea3500 Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Linksys Ea3500 Firmware
Published: 2014-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Linksys SMART WiFi firmware on EA2700 and EA3500 devices; before 2.1.41 build 162351 on E4200v2 and EA4500 devices; before 1.1.41 build 162599 on EA6200 devices; before 1.1.40 build 160989 on EA6300, EA6400, EA6500, and EA6700 devices; and before 1.1.42 build 161129 on EA6900 devices allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or modify data via a JNAP action in a JNAP/ HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8244?: Linksys SMART WiFi firmware on EA2700 and EA3500 devices; before 2.1.41 build 162351 on E4200v2 and EA4500 devices; before 1.1.41 build 162599 on EA6200 devices; before 1.1.40 build 160989 on EA6300, EA6400, EA6500, and EA6700 devices; and before 1.1.42 build 161129 on EA6900 devices allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or modify data via a JNAP action in a JNAP/ HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2014-8244?: CVE-2014-8244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-8244 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8244?: CVE-2014-8244 primarily affects Linksys Ea3500 Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8244?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-8244 published?: CVE-2014-8244 was published on 2014-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/447516

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:o:linksys:ea3500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:ea3500:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linksys:ea6700_firmware:*:153731:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:ea6700:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linksys:ea6500_firmware:*:153731:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:ea6500:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linksys:ea4500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:ea4500:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linksys:ea6900_firmware:*:158863:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:ea6900:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linksys:ea2700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:ea2700:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linksys:ea6400_firmware:*:153731:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:ea6400:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linksys:ea6200_firmware:*:153743:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:ea6200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linksys:ea6300_firmware:*:153731:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:ea6300:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linksys:e4200v2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:e4200v2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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